Mylonite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Jaspillite

The general Mylonite and Jaspillite definition can be stated as: Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. On the other hand, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Mylonite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Jaspillite

The history of Mylonite and Jaspillite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Mylonite and Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

Mylonite and Jaspillite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Mylonite and Jaspillite. In this section, you will know about Mylonite and Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Mylonite is New Zealand whereas Origin of Jaspillite is Western Australia, Minnesota. It is interesting to know the name of Mylonite and Jaspillite discoverer. The discoverer of Mylonite and Jaspillite are Unknown.

Etymology of Mylonite and Jaspillite

Along with Mylonite and Jaspillite definition, know more about the etymology of Mylonite and Jaspillite. Etymology of Mylonite and Jaspillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mylonite and Formation of Jaspillite. The etymology of Mylonite is From Greek mulōn mill + -ite while that of Jaspillite is From Greek mulōn mill + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mylonite and Jaspillite are listed below.

For Mylonite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Jaspillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock